This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born June 14, 1887, in Ludington, MIDied October 16, 1956, in Portland, OR

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs CourtNominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 19, 1942, to a seat vacated by Walter H. Evans. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 1942, and received commission on February 13, 1942. Service terminated on October 16, 1956, due to death.